Scottsdale Fashion Square will be fully open during its renovation. Interior construction will take place during off hours to minimize inconvenience to shoppers and neighbors. Construction inside Scottsdale Fashion Square will occur between 10 p.m. and 8:30 a.m., while outside construction will take place between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. While changes will occur continuously during the first phase of renovation, following are details on what Scottsdale Fashion Square shoppers can expect to see and when:

Third Quarter 2017:The first phase of a multi-million-dollar renovation – the luxury wing from Palm Court to Dillard’s – begins.

Inside the mall: Demolition of the floor tiles and drywall ceilings is planned. To be completed in phases, work will start closest to Palm Court and move west. Work will occur between 10 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. to minimize inconvenience for shoppers and retailers, but people will notice temporary floor covering.

Interesting fact: The floor demolition will occur in tenting to avoid dust travelling throughout the center.

Fourth Quarter 2017: Inside the mall: A behind-the-scenes buildout of the new resort-style restrooms, a new escalator and a new elevator – just outside the entrance of Dillard’s – will begin.

Outside the mall: As restaurant pads are readied for construction, customers may notice fencing around the parking area north of the mall and west of Goldwater Blvd.

First Quarter 2018: Inside the mall:New tile installation will begin and activity increases as shops and restaurants go under construction. Customers can expect to see directional signage to help them navigate to temporary locations (if necessary).

The mall’s northern entrance to the east of Dillard’s will be temporarily closed for construction. Directional signage will guide shoppers to the nearest convenient entrance.

Work on ceiling treatment begins.

New escalators and elevator will now be operational, while the wing’s existing escalators and elevators will begin to be demolished.

Outside the mall: As restaurant pads are readied for construction, customers will notice fencing around the parking area north of the mall and west of Goldwater Blvd.

Second Quarter 2018: Inside the mall: Floor tiles, ceiling work, escalator and elevator demolition, restroom and new store construction are ongoing. Customers can expect to see directional signage to help them navigate to temporary locations (if necessary).

The mall’s northern entrance to the east of Dillard’s remains closed.Directional signage will guide shoppers to the nearest convenient entrance.

Outside the mall: Major construction begins on the mall’s northern entrance to the luxury wing. Restaurant pad construction will be in process and customers can expect to see additional fencing in the area south of the inner ring road

Third Quarter 2018: Inside the mall: Floor tiles, ceiling work, escalator and elevator demolition, restroom and new store construction are ongoing. Customers can expect to see directional signage to help them navigate to temporary locations (if necessary).

The mall’s northern mall entrance to the east of Dillard’s remains closed.Directional signage will guide shoppers to the nearest convenient entrance.

Outside the mall: Major construction continues on the mall’s northern entrance to the luxury wing. New retailers are under construction.

Fourth Quarter 2018: Inside the mall: The shopping center places finishing touches to its first phase of renovation.

Outside the mall: Landscape work transforms the mall’s northern entrance.